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Comparing the Panasonic S1R II and the Leica SL3 camera specifications
Posted in L-Mount Alliance, Leica SL3 Tagged Leica SL3, Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera Leave a Comment
Another L-mount announcement: new Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera
The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera is now officially announced:
- Orders: Adorama | B&H Photo | Erhardt | Koch | Calumet | WEX
- Additional information
- Related videos (at the bottom of the post)
- Product page
- Features:
- Lifelike detail with the new 44.3MP sensor
- AFC 40 fps burst shooting
- High-resolution and wide dynamic range
- Phase Hybrid AF with advanced AI technology
- Active I.S. technology
- Robust video production assistance and extensibility
- Compatible with a wide range of software
- A highly adaptable monitor for any style
- Built to withstand extreme temperatures from -14°F to 104°F
- Compatible with a variety of recording media
Comparing the Panasonic S1R II and Leica SL3 camera specifications
Comparing Panasonic S1R II vs Panasonic S5 IIx vs Panasonic S1R cameras
Hands-on pictures of the new Sigma BF full-frame L-mount camera
20 things you need to know about the new Sigma BF full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount
Here are 20 things you need to know about the new Sigma BF full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount:
- The BF stands for “Beautiful foolishness”
- No memory card slots
- No EVF
- No IBIS
- Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for video only
- There are new BF matching I series silver lenses
- Only three buttons
- Haptic responsive controls
- 230GB of internal storage
- Full-frame 24.6MP sensor
- 13 different color modes
- 6K video
- HEVC, L-Log and up to 120 fps
- ISO 100-102400
- 3.15″ 2.1m LCD screen
- Metal body cap
- Unibody construction – milled from a single block of aluminum
- Clean, minimalist design – looks like an Apple or Leica product (remember the Leica TL?)
- Shipping will start in April 2025
- Price: $2000 (pre-order links: B&H, Adorama, WEX, Koch, Erhardt)
- And a bonus #21: Sigma can make only nine BF cameras per day
Join the discussion at the Sigma & L-mount Facebook groups.
Sigma also has a new logo and branding design:
The new Sigma L-mount products are now available for pre-order (BF camera, 300-600mm, 16-300mm, I series lenses)
The new Sigma products are now available for pre-order:
Thypoch announced a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount
Thypoch announced a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount (previously reported here).
Pre-order links (updated):
- US: B&H Photo | Adorama
- DE: Foto Erhardt | Foto Koch | Calumet
- UK: WEX Photo
- International shipping: Thypoch website
Key features of the Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens:
- 16 iris blades for perfectly rounded bokeh at any stop
- No visible onion rings
- Low color aberration at f/1.4
- 8 elements in 9 groups
- MFD of 0.6m
- Classic automatic depth-of-field indicator
- Clicked and de-clicked modes for aperture adjustment
- Subtle resistance of rangefinder coupling disengagement at 0.7m
- Available in black and silver finish
- Shipping starts in March
Additional information:
Sigma announces a new BF camera and series I silver lenses for L-mount
Sigma just announced a new BF camera and several new lenses for L-mount, and I am sure many Leica fans will discover several similarities and the minimalist designs of the already discontinued Leica TL models. I can bet Leica had some input on the design. The BF in the camera name stands for “Beautiful foolishness”.
Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo.
Sigma also introduced two new lenses for L-mount:
Sigma is also planning to release a new line of I series lenses for L-mount to match the new BF camera:
- Sigma 17mm F4 DG | Contemporary
- Sigma 20mm F2 DG | Contemporary
- Sigma 24mm F2 DG | Contemporary
- Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG | Contemporary
- Sigma 35mm F2 DG | Contemporary
- Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary
- Sigma 50mm F2 DG | Contemporary
- Sigma 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary
- Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary
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